Hacking M3i Zero (GMP-Z003) LED light stays on while flashing

[fatalenigma]

I've reformatted my 2GB MircoSD with the Panasonic program.
I got the latest f_core.dat on my microsd and it's still not flashing.
I'm sure nothing's wrong with the power cable because I just opened the box.

Any ideas? I'm in desperate need of help. This is a Christmas gift for my little brother.

 

[dysan]

try holding the connection cable at different angles....it's pretty fidgety that one,needs an exact angle or else it won't work.

 

[LxTrix]

Having this same issue, holding it at different angles didn't help.

 

[jesquinas]

I've reformatted my 2GB MircoSD with the Panasonic program.
I got the latest f_core.dat on my microsd and it's still not flashing.
I'm sure nothing's wrong with the power cable because I just opened the box.

Any ideas? I'm in desperate need of help. This is a Christmas gift for my little brother.

You must move the power cable until the light begins flashing.It was my case with a DSI XL.I think that this is the problem.
Another thing: format the microSD in FAT32 format.

 

[LxTrix]

ANy certain direction or advice you can give on the movement of the upgrade cable thing?

 

[chiark]

I bought 4, and had one that behaved like this despite the fact the other cards worked fine. If I put a little pressure on the back of the device it occasionally would work, but it's not reliable. I sent it back as faulty and it was replaced.

Sorry, not terribly helpful I realise, but if the light is lighting up then it's getting power. As long as f_core.dat is in the root directory of the SD it should flash fine. My cards are formatted with FAT (FAT16) rather than FAT32 and that doesn't cause a problem.

 

[LxTrix]

I am going to send it back.

 

[erradicator]

*solved*